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     JoAnn Kern was born on 23 January 1950 at DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Russell Kern and Ann Carolyn Sells. JoAnn Kern married John Frederick Peart on 14 June 1974 at Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida. JoAnn Kern died on 4 May 2022 at Florida at age 72.¹

JoAnn Kern Peart
January 23, 1950 - May 4, 2022

JoAnn Kern Peart, 72, the daughter of Joe Russell Kern and Ann Sells Kern, was born January 23, 1950, and passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

She was a native Floridian who spent most of her life in Delray Beach, beginning at the age of six months old.

She attended Virginia Intermont University and the University of South Florida.

JoAnn was instrumental in preserving Delray Beach’s history by serving as a co-founder, long-time president, and board member of the Delray Beach Preservation Trust; president and long-time member of the Delray Beach Historical Society; president and long-time member of the Lake Ida Neighborhood Homeowners Association; and member of the City’s Historic Preservation Board.

She selflessly gave her time and attention to many causes, and her many friends and family, whom she loved dearly. She was loved and admired and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by two sons, Curtis William (Joanne) Peart of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, and Clayton Russell Peart of Delray Beach; a daughter Ann Margo (Christopher) Cannon; her beloved grandchildren Julie Elizabeth Peart, Jack William Peart, John Peart Cannon and Elizabeth Ann Cannon; a brother John (Patricia) Kern of Juno Beach; and three sisters, Mary Kevin Reynolds of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, Kathy Sherrard of Stephenville, Texas, and Dr. Janet Kern of McKinney, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Frederick Peart, of 38 years.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 North Swinton Ave., Delray Beach on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Delray Beach Preservation Trust and Trinity Lutheran Church.
https://www.lorneandsons.com/obituary/joann-peart.¹



Obituary: JoAnn Kern Peart
Posted by The Coastal Star on June 1, 2022 at 11:29

By Price Patton

DELRAY BEACH — JoAnn Kern Peart, a longtime champion of preserving the charm of Delray Beach’s historic places, died on May 4. She was 72.
She was a native Floridian who spent most of her life in Delray Beach, beginning at the age of 6 months. She attended Virginia Intermont College and the University of South Florida.
Mrs. Peart worked to preserve Delray Beach’s history by serving as a co-founder, longtime president and board member of the Delray Beach Preservation Trust; president and longtime member of the Delray Beach Historical Society; member of the city’s Historic Preservation Board; and president and member of the Lake Ida Neighborhood Homeowners Association.
During her service on the Delray Preservation Trust, she fought the overdevelopment of a precious segment of the Old School Square Historic District, which contained some of the city’s oldest and most important buildings. Later, she led the two-year effort to get the Old School Square Arts District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Among the buildings she helped save were the 1924 Cason Cottage on the campus of the Historical Society, the 1924 Willie Franklin House in the West Settlers Historic District and the 1928 Clint Moore House on North Swinton Avenue.
She also chaired the City Commission-appointed Historic Task Team, which helped strengthen the city’s preservation ordinances.
She selflessly gave her time and attention to many causes and to her many friends and family.
For years, she helped manage the family business, Universal Beach Services, founded in 1973 by her husband, John Frederick Peart. He won contracts to clean beaches from the Panhandle to the Florida Keys, as well as contracting with Palm Beach County municipalities and private beachfront homeowners.
The business will continue to be operated by her son Clayton Russell Peart of Delray Beach, who worked for his father and has run the business since 2012. Mr. Peart, her husband of 38 years, predeceased Mrs. Peart, as did her parents, Joe Russell Kern and Ann Sells Kern.
She is survived by two sons, Curtis William (Joanne) Peart of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, and Clayton; a daughter, Ann Margo (Christopher) Cannon; grandchildren Julie Elizabeth Peart, Jack William Peart, John Peart Cannon and Elizabeth Ann Cannon; a brother, John (Patricia) Kern of Juno Beach; three sisters, Mary Kevin Reynolds of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, Kathy Sherrard of Stephenville, Texas, and Janet Kern of McKinney, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held May 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Delray Beach.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Delray Beach Preservation Trust and Trinity Delray.
https://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/obituary-joann-kern-peart.²

     John Bryan Kern is the son of Joseph Russell Kern and Ann Carolyn Sells. John Bryan Kern married Patricia Katherine Rickett on 19 June 1983 at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.

     Joseph Russell Kern was born on 15 October 1928 at Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois.¹ He was the son of Lowell Davidson Kern and Mina Dorothea Russell. Joseph Russell Kern married Ann Carolyn Sells, daughter of Col. John Kenneth Sells and Hattie Lewis Ellis. Joseph Russell Kern and Ann Carolyn Sells were divorced on 18 December 1974 at Palm Beach Co., Florida. Joseph Russell Kern married Donna M. (?) circa 1975. Joseph Russell Kern died on 7 October 2016 at Treasure Cove Hospice, Stuart, Martin Co., Florida, at age 87.¹ He lived in September 1953 at 61 SE 7th Ave., Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.

KERN, Joe R.

Joe R. Kern, 87, of Palm City, FL, passed away peacefully October 7, 2016 at the Treasure Coast Hospice. Born in Evanston, IL on October 15, 1928 to Dorothy and Lowell Kern, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Jim Kern. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Donna M. Kern; 5 children, Jo Ann, John (Tish), Kevin, Kathy (Roland), and Janet; 2 step-children Loire (Joe), and Jay (Jim); 12 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of His Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions as a memorial may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997 or to Caring Fields Felines, 6807 SW Wedelia Terrace, Palm City, FL 34990. Treasure Coast Seawinds to express condolences and/or make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/palmbeachpost/name/joe-kern-obituary?id=14755401.¹


He lived in November 1957 at 61 SE 7th Ave., Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida. He lived in June 1983 at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida. He lived in September 2016 at Palm City, Martic Co., Texas.¹

     Kathy Ann Kern is the daughter of Joseph Russell Kern and Ann Carolyn Sells. Kathy Ann Kern married Roland Van Sherrard on 8 January 1983 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.

     Kimberly Ann Kern is the daughter of John Bryan Kern and Patricia Katherine Rickett.

     Lowell Davidson Kern was born on 31 May 1890 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.¹ He married Mina Dorothea Russell in 1927 at Watseka, Iroquois Co., Illinois. Lowell Davidson Kern died on 18 August 1959 at Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 69.¹ He was buried at South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida.¹

Lowell Davidson Kern was a 2nd LT in the US Army during World War I.¹

     Mary Kevin Kern is the daughter of Joseph Russell Kern and Ann Carolyn Sells. Mary Kevin Kern married Robert Clayton Reynolds on 17 April 1976 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Mary Kevin Kern and Robert Clayton Reynolds were divorced on 24 July 1991 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.

     Amanda Kerr was born circa 1846.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Kerr and Ruth Piatt.¹

     Charles G. Kerr was born on 25 August 1873 at Adams Co., Ohio.¹ He was the son of Hiram S. Kerr and Susanna Serepta Lewis.¹ Charles G. Kerr died on 22 June 1958 at Adams Co., Ohio, at age 84.

     Della Regina Kerr was also known as Ruth Ina Dell.¹ She was born circa June 1860 at Jefferson Twsp., Adams Co., Ohio.² She was the daughter of Hiram S. Kerr and Susanna Serepta Lewis.¹ Della Regina Kerr was born on 25 June 1860 at Jefferson Twsp., Adams Co., Ohio.¹ She was born on 25 June 1860 at near Portsmouth, Adams Co., Ohio.³ She married John William Redman, son of Samuel Redman and Susan M. Chamberlain, on 27 November 1879 at Otway, Scioto Co., Ohio.¹ Della Regina Kerr died on 23 May 1931 at Watseka, Iroquois Co., Illinois.^1,3,4 She was buried at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Stockland, Iroquois Co., Illinois.⁴ Marriage Cert. for James, lists parents, John Redman & Della Kerr.

     Elnathan M. Kerr was born in July 1877.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram S. Kerr and Susanna Serepta Lewis.¹

     Ena B. Kerr was born on 5 February 1868.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram S. Kerr and Susanna Serepta Lewis.¹

     Henry Kerr was born circa 1849.¹ He was the son of Samuel Kerr and Ruth Piatt.¹

     Hiram S. Kerr was born on 9 June 1839 at Jefferson Twsp., Adams Co., Ohio.¹ He was the son of Samuel Kerr and Ruth Piatt.¹ Hiram S. Kerr married Susanna Serepta Lewis, daughter of Thomas Gardner Lewis and Susannah Brogden Hall, circa 1859. Hiram S. Kerr died on 28 June 1918 at Jefferson Twsp., Adams Co., Ohio, at age 79.¹

     James H. Kerr was born in 1871.¹ He was the son of Hiram S. Kerr and Susanna Serepta Lewis.¹

     Martha Kerr was born circa 1845.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Kerr and Ruth Piatt.¹

     Samuel Kerr was born circa 1811 at Green Twsp., Adams Co., Ohio.¹ He married Ruth Piatt, daughter of Lewis Piatt and Martha (?), on 18 July 1837 at West Union, Adams Co., Ohio. Samuel Kerr died before 1900 at Green Twsp., Adams Co., Ohio.¹

     Samuel C. Kerr was born on 17 September 1879.¹ He was the son of Hiram S. Kerr and Susanna Serepta Lewis.¹

     Thomas Franklin Kerr was born on 16 October 1901 at Bay City, Bay Co., Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of William Reid Kerr and Anna Eliza McNally.³ Thomas Franklin Kerr married Rosie Mary Nestaval, daughter of Joseph Nestaval and Anna Factor, on 15 January 1927 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^3,4 Thomas Franklin Kerr married Stella Barbara Nestaval, daughter of Joseph Nestaval and Anna Factor, on 4 November 1964 at Minnesota.^5,4 Thomas Franklin Kerr died on 24 February 1983 at Boswell Memorial Hospital, Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 81.^1,2 He was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.¹ He lived in September 1979 at 2950 Dean Parkway, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.⁶ SOURCE: Kirk Z. Nestaval letter 24Feb1992. While visiting his parents in Shelby, Ohio, Franklin met Rose Nestaval, whose parents were from Czechoslovakia and were living in Faribault, Minnesota. On 15 January 1927, Rose Nestaval and Franklin Kerr were married in Cleveland, Ohio. Rose (Nestaval) Kerr died in 1961 and, on 4 November 1964 Franklin married her sister, Stella (Nestaval).⁴

Thomas Kerr
SUN CITY - Thomas Franklin Kerr, 81, retired supervisor with Timken Bearing Co. in Minnesota, died Feb 24, 1983, at Boswell Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kerr, of 10222 105th Drive, was born in Bay City, Mich., and moved to Arizona from Minnesota three years ago. He was a Scottish Rite Mason, past master, past high priest and past sovereign prince. He was a member of El Zaribah Temple.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary J. Denny and Marjorie Buck.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Ave. Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel made the arrangements.
The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona)
Sun, Feb 27, 1983 ·Page 22.²

     William Kerr was born circa 1842.¹ He was the son of Samuel Kerr and Ruth Piatt.¹

     William H. Kerr was born in 1872.¹ He was the son of Hiram S. Kerr and Susanna Serepta Lewis.¹

     William Reid Kerr married Anna Eliza McNally on 26 December 1900 at Taymouth, Saginaw Co., Michigan.¹ William Reid Kerr died on 21 August 1958 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.

     Sharon Rae Kershaw married Charles Dean Bukowski, son of Joseph Bukowski and Ellen Elizabeth Harn, on 24 February 1973 at Lorain Co., Ohio.¹

     Darnise Kester married Jeffery Harn, son of Raymond Eugene Harn and Lois Ferne Branson.

     William Lewis Ketch was born circa 1880 at Canada. He married Lena Luella Fellows, daughter of Adin Fellows and Viola Pettit, circa 1917.

     Earl Delos Ketcham was born on 1 September 1897 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan. He was the son of Harry B. Ketcham and Ida D. Mellons. Earl Delos Ketcham married Esther L. Palmer on 22 April 1920 at Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., Michigan. Earl Delos Ketcham and Esther L. Palmer were divorced on 28 June 1945 at Kent Co., Michigan. Earl Delos Ketcham married Zilpha Jane Clow, daughter of John Arthur Clow and Hattie B. Harn, on 7 September 1945 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; State File Number:     41 36196. Earl Delos Ketcham died on 21 November 1970 at Kent Community Hospital, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, at age 73.¹ He was buried at Rosedale Memorial Park, Tallmadge, Ottawa Co., Michigan.^2,1

KETCHAM -

Earl D. Ketcham, aged 73, of Lowell, passed away Saturday in the Kent Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Zilpha; one son, John B. of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; six step - grandchildren; one brother, Floyd M. of Alexandria, Minn. and two nieces. Mr. Ketcham reposes at the Roth Funeral Home in Lowell where friends may meet the family Monday evening 7 to 9. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. F. Ervin Hyde officiating. Interment Rosedale Cemetery. Mr. Ketcham was associated with the C&O Railroad 42 years, member of the Lowell VFW No. 803 and the Ionia Barracks No. 1262 WWI.
The Grand Rapids Press (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Mon, Nov 23, 1970 ·Page 53.¹

     Harry B. Ketcham married Ida D. Mellons.

     Carol Frances Keys married Robert Francis McCarthy, son of Francis Edward McCarthy and Olga Louise Borchert, on 19 May 1961 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.

     Thomas Gray Kiakona was born on 19 March 1907 at Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii. He married Vivian Marguerite Havel, daughter of Edward Gregory Havel and Christina M. Aadral, on 14 March 1941 at Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii. Thomas Gray Kiakona and Vivian Marguerite Havel were divorced after 1952. Thomas Gray Kiakona died on 28 August 1966 at Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii, at age 59.

     Alfred J. Kiefer was born circa 1938 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York. He married Donna Marie Parks, daughter of Douglas Norbert Parks and Audrey Ann Houser, in 1975 at Washington.